tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post4799149809787132834..comments2015-06-10T12:24:26.615+01:00Jeremy[email protected]Blogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-3023682088025081692007-08-13T10:46:00.000+01:002007-08-13T10:46:00.000+01:00Kwabena, one of the reasons for our downfall as a people (and our remaining downtrodden) is this readiness to ascribe everything to 'the Nigerian factor' and leave all our problems to God. <BR/><BR/>Reality check: God isn't about to come down from heaven and help us if we won't help ourselves.Chxtahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03363269342812285103[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-19645241795070732252007-08-08T12:03:00.000+01:002007-08-08T12:03:00.000+01:00J, I agree with your analysis and support the need to reduce the arbritary powers of the presidency and improve checks and balances in the polity. But given the "nigeria factor" subsuming the EFCC AND ICPC under a political appointee (the AG) may ultimately be counter productive. Pls read Thisday 8th August.<BR/><BR/>Kwabenakwabena[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-35953213623805347252007-08-08T10:35:00.000+01:002007-08-08T10:35:00.000+01:00EFCC was created by the Senate under the EFCC Act. It was not created by the President and the President cannot then decide exactly how it will work unilaterally without reverting back to the Senate.<BR/><BR/>In any event, why has the presidency softened its position as reported in today's papers!Anonymous[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-8726432691329235402007-08-08T04:34:00.000+01:002007-08-08T04:34:00.000+01:00In fact, I am of the view that the head of the EFCC should be answerable to a more independent judiciary function like the office of the Chief Justice rather than the more politically volatile Attorney General.<BR/><BR/>Otherwise answerable to a Senate committee and of at least cabinet rank.<BR/><BR/>This move is however in the right direction and should be viewed as a n incomplete reform gesture.Akinhttp://akin.blog-city.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-29069518024942118012007-08-07T21:34:00.000+01:002007-08-07T21:34:00.000+01:00Mostly what I thot on seeing teh story a few minutes ago. Sadly, my 'ogas' at Thisday refuse (or cannot?) see beyond their noses. This is a re-alignment to deepen democratic structures. Way to go! Let's wtill maintain a healthy cynicism though..Chude!http://www.blogger.com/profile/04452863522535198765[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-5220461138666295842007-08-07T21:27:00.000+01:002007-08-07T21:27:00.000+01:00I'm still very cynical about the current president. But let's wait and seeConfessions of a moody crabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389946465270541951[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-60403297438839519622007-08-07T19:30:00.000+01:002007-08-07T19:30:00.000+01:00We can only watch, wait and see...<BR/><BR/>JDJDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11858743689152487491[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-13308154781837893382007-08-07T19:28:00.000+01:002007-08-07T19:28:00.000+01:00You read my mind. Smart move.Chxtahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03363269342812285103[email protected]